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Material: Bronze
Dimensions: Diameter 32 mm
Period: Celtic, circa 800–50 BC
Condition: Very good condition for age, with minor surface wear and an attractive natural green - blue patina. No restoration.

A fine Celtic bronze ring amulet or piece of ring money. The ring is solidly cast with evenly spaced lobed protrusions around its circumference and a beautiful green / blue patina developed over time.

Although the rings were not minted as traditional coins, they were used as a means of exchange, sometimes called "ring money" or "proto-money." They were often found in large quantities in treasure troves. 

The rings were also worn as jewelry, attached to clothing, or strung on a rope or leather cord, as shown in the image. Many of these objects likely had a spiritual meaning as a protective amulet. In Celtic culture, the circle symbolizes unity, perfection, and infinity, and is considered a protection against evil spirits.



800–50 BC

Celtic Bronze Celtic Bronze Ring Amulet or Ring Money - 32 mm  (No reserve price)

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Germany

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Taiwan

Spain

Poland

Portugal

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

Japan

Slovak Republic

Andorra

Latvia

Romania

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Irish whiskey

Tennessee whiskey

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Canadian whisky

American whiskey

Drinking service

Lighted sign

Grain whisky

Pure malt

Rye whisky

Spirit drink

Country of origin

Scotland

Speyside

Islay

Highlands

Campbeltown

Lowlands

Ireland

Isle of Skye

Orkney

England

Canada

Isle of Arran

Unknown

Asia

Wales

Isle of Mull

Isle of Raasay

Bottle size

70cl

700ml

75cl

1 Litre

750ml

20cl

50cl

180ml

660ml

4.7cl

35cl

1.14 Litres

1.5 Litres

Material

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Wood

Cotton

Paper

Condition

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Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Style

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Design

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Colour

Transparent

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Bronze

Alcohol Percent List

46.3%

45.8%

47.8%

48.3%

51.2%

57.1%

46.2%

45.5%

48.5%

48.6%

Alcohol % unknown

54.7%

55.8%

After 2000

1900-2000

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